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Minnesota Vikings expect Brian Robison, rest of team to play vs. Packers

By Ben Goesslingbgoessling@pioneerpress.com

Posted:
12/27/2012 12:01:00 AM CST

Updated:
12/27/2012 07:05:52 PM CST

The Vikings' Brian Robison, right, has a good chance playing Sunday as he recovers from a sprained shoulder. (Getty Images: Hannah Foslien)

Vikings defensive end Brian Robison continued his recovery from a sprained shoulder joint on Thursday, Dec. 27, and coach Leslie Frazier indicated Robison has a good chance of returning for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.

Frazier said he doesn't expect any of his players to miss the game because of injury and added that Robison is moving in the right direction. He was a limited participant in practice Thursday, and while the Vikings won't have a full idea of how much his right shoulder is hurting him until they see him absorb contact Sunday, it appears likely Robison will have at least some role in the Vikings' regular-season finale, as they try to secure a playoff berth against the Packers.